Bill Crider

Cheryl Pierson

Livia Washburn

Isabella Norse

From magic to murder, from felines to faeries, the authors of NINE DEADLY LIVES spin thirteen tales featuring those sometimes aloof and occasionally dangerous but always adorable creatures we know and love as cats! Whether it's mystery, fantasy, historical, or romance, these cat tales provide plenty of entertainment and thrills! In Livia J. Washburn's SECOND NATURE, a Hollywood stuntwoman must solve an attempted murder case-on a cat! Can Dominique dare to hope she-the girl everyone shunned-could win the love of sexy Bran MacKenzie, the most popular guy in town? In Deborah Macgillivray's SHOES, SHADES, AND FAERYDUST, it might happen! Lovey Villines's cat, Mr. Fred, is the only witness to her possible murder. Brady Rowe, a veteran police officer, searches for a key that will open MR. FRED'S TREASURE BOX and possibly clear everything up. In Mollie Hunt's CAT'S CRADLE, a cat lady discovers a stray kitten trapped in a gym bag. She finds herself pursued through Portland's warehouse district by gun-wielding thugs. In Isabella Norse's THE NERD IN SHINING ARMOR, working girl Abby needs a hero. Ryan, her neighbor, needs an assistant. Can a battle-scarred tabby with a penchant for quoting from Star Wars bring them together? Rochelle Spencer's tale, THE CAT ON COOGAN'S BLUFF, involves a cranky detective who uncovers secrets about baseball, Harlem, and cats. In MISSING LYNX, Clay More pens a story that seems to never end. It is 1926, and the world mourns silent movie heart-throb Rudolph Valentino but Rudolph's death is only the first in a series of tragedies in this supernatural feline murder mystery tale from the silent movie era. Mary Price has been given the impossible task of reading three romance novels in three days in C. A. Jamison's story, DREAM WEAVER. A newly-adopted cat has her dreaming of a handsome blue-eyed stranger. In Mariah Lynne's CLAWS FOR JUSTICE, two cats learn their time at the shelter is up. The furry duo finds a clever way to escape their fate, only to find their caretaker, Robby, dead. They now must make it their mission to find Robby's killer. WHO LET THE CATS OUT? by Faye Rapoport DesPres--A mysterious fire tears through the main house of the Jane S. Dooley Cat Shelter. The shelter's director, vows to keep the shelter open. She has two mysteries: Who set the fire, and who let the cats out? In Brandy Herr's tale, after Larry's wife walks out on him, the sudden arrival of a mysterious calico cat appears to be just what he needs to lift his spirits. But appearances can be deceiving. Will THE CALICO be a blessing... or a curse? Angela Crider Neary pens a supernatural story about an enchanting cat named ANGEL, a series of suspicious fires, and a Colorado sheriff who finds himself wondering if cats really do have nine lives-and trying to figure out who the next victim will be. Bill Crider's THE EASTER CAT-When Hollywood private-eye Bill Ferrel gave a ride to the Easter Bunny, he thought he was just doing a friend a favor. How was he to know he'd wind up chasing a cat through the jungle and trying to prevent a murder?

An Anthology of Feline Fiction

Nine Deadly Lives

Laura Shinn

Kit Prate

C. A. Paris

Feliz Navidad by Kit Prate Gabriel Hawkins wants vengeance for the death of the boy he has raised as his own. The son of a wealthy, powerful man is to blame, but Hawkins won't let that stop him. Will his reputation as El Angel de la Muerte (The Angel of Death) mean his own death as Christmas draws near? Underneath the Mistletoe by C. A. Paris Scott Helling allows his best friend, Tiffany Ashby, to talk him into playing Santa for a group of children at the local shelter, while she plays Santa's helper. What he really wants Tiffany to help him do involves hot nights and cool sheets. Tiffany has waited ages for Scott to see her in a romantic light. Watching him play Santa for the kids makes her love him even more. When circumstances force a passionate kiss underneath the mistletoe, will their relationship finally change? White Christmas by Cheryl Pierson Since her divorce, busy ER nurse, Carlie Thomas, has been only too happy to spend Christmas on duty. This year she's taking a much-needed break. What she gets instead is an unexpected houseguest, courtesy of her Uncle Rick. Derek Pierce needs special care after being injured in a fire. But Derek's wounds are more than just skin deep. Will they spend the holidays haunted by the ghosts of the past, or could this Christmas spark a new, beautiful friendship...or even something more? The Hands of Time by Laura Shinn Lady Graciela Scott is imprisoned in a snow globe after seeing Lord Kennith Whittingham die. Centuries later, she is released when Ken Montgomery finds the globe and makes a Christmas wish. Graciela sees this new world as a frightening, but exciting and passionate, place. She's instantly drawn to Ken, physically and emotionally. Graciela is falling in love. When secrets of the curse are revealed, they must find a solution to reverse the spell or she will return to the snow globe forever. Will they succeed before the hands of time run out?

Spicy

A Christmas Collection Anthology

Cheryl Pierson

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